In a rescheduled or later kick-off, AS Saint-Étienne secured a significant 2-0 away victory over Montpellier Hérault SC in French Ligue 2 on October 5, 2025. This result stood in stark contrast to the earlier stalemate between the sides, with Saint-Étienne delivering a clinical performance to claim all three points in this fierce rivalry. The visitors took control of the match with a first-half goal and sealed the win with a second after the break, demonstrating superior efficiency in front of goal. Montpellier struggled to respond, and the defeat was a blow to their promotion hopes, while the win for Saint-Étienne provided a major boost in their quest to return to Ligue 1 at the expense of their historic rivals.